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Faction

One of the divisions or parties of charioteers (distinguished by their colors) in the games of the circus.

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Camp 76% connected

The ground or spot on which tents, huts, etc., are erected for shelter, as for an army or for lumbermen, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Clique 76% connected

A narrow circle of persons associated by common interests or for the accomplishment of a common purpose; -- generally used in a bad sense.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Coterie 76% connected

A set or circle of persons who meet familiarly, as for social, literary, or other purposes; a clique.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Pack 76% connected

A pact.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Left 76% connected

of Leave

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Right 76% connected

Straight; direct; not crooked; as, a right line.

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Factious 74% connected

Given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; seditious; prone to clam…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Factious 74% connected

Given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; seditious; prone to clam…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Cabalist 70% connected

One versed in the cabala, or the mysteries of Jewish traditions.

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Cabal 92% connected

Tradition; occult doctrine. See Cabala

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Camarilla 92% connected

The private audience chamber of a king.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Junto 92% connected

A secret council to deliberate on affairs of government or politics; a number of men combined for party intrigue; a faction; a cabal; as, a junto of…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sect 92% connected

A cutting; a scion.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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